Burt Munro
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About
Motorcycle racer who set eight land speed records during his influential career. His life served as the inspiration for the 2005 film "The World's Fastest Indian."
Before Fame
He was raised on a farm and satisfied his need for speed by racing horses.
Trivia
Indian Motorcycles created a custom-built bike called "The Spirit of Munro" in his honor in 2013.
Family Life
He had a children named Margaret, John, Gwen and June.
Associated With
He was portrayed by Oscar-winning actor Anthony Hopkins in "The World's Fastest Indian."
